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China-Nigeria Relations: Micro-Level Interactions among Chinese and Nigerian Workers in Nigeria
This research has largely shown that most Chinese workers are satisfied with their relationship with the Nigerian people while working abroad. It highlights key advantages of China-Nigeria relations that could be strengthened by both governments.
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On political ambitions and the people’s aspirations
While both predecessor and successor marked their 100 days out and in the number one office in Nigeria, highlighting what they considered their laudable achievements, it appears that none of them has met the true needs of Nigerians.
Tinubu’s First 60 Days: Filtering the People’s Voice from the Noise
The research utilized open-source intelligence tools to scrape social media conversations related to President Tinubu’s policies in his first 60 days.
Abuja residents groan over abandoned light rail project
A visit revealed that equipment at the stadium station of the metro rail has been carted away by hoodlums. Industrial electrical cables as well as air conditioners, among other things, have been moved away without any trace.
Between statesmanship and dictatorship: Gov Umahi’s eight-year report card
Governor Umahi’s performance was assessed across nine critical administrative areas, which collectively represent the entire scope of the research.
US and China compete for influence in Africa’s digital future
This piece examines how the US-China tech competition plays out in African countries. It is divided into two sections.
Navigating Nigeria-China Relations through AfCFTA Lens
Nigeria must work better with China to strengthen its position in the AfCFTA. With foreign investment and knowledge transfer, China can help Nigeria improve its infrastructure and support its manufacturing sector.
$1bn Ogoni clean-up project: Truths, half-truths and outright lies
In 2023, the reporter returned to Ogoni in continuation of the investigation to track the use of the funds and monitor the difference made by the money in communities in Ogoniland. The investigation between 2020 and 2023 in Ogoni has exposed lies and half-truths told by both the Nigerian government and Hyprep about the $1 billion project.
How Ekiti govt awarded millions of naira contracts to non-existent firms
Dataphyte’s investigations found serious violations of procurement guidelines and award of contracts to suspicious companies under Fayemi.
Reflections on a Transformative Year: Dataphyte’s 2022 Recap
From telling data-driven stories to liberating public data and building civic technology tools, we are proud of our significant strides in mainstreaming data journalism. But most of all, we are grateful to you, our audience, for your support, feedback, and engagement with our work. Together, we are making a real difference!
Dataphyte Launches “Anfani”, Connecting the Beneficial Ownership Dots
On December 9 every year, the international community observes Anti-corruption day to create awareness about the negative impacts of corruption on nations and the need to fight it.
Benue State Government Abandoned 10,502 Refugees at Ichwa/Tas Yande IDP Camp
Ichwa/Tas yande IDP camp, situated at the Federal Housing First Gate, along the University of Agriculture road, provides refuge for persons whose villages were invaded by Fulani herders. These people live in deplorable conditions and are abandoned by the Benue state government.
Contract Breach and Delayed Execution of UNIOSUN, TETFUND N200 million ‘Customised Computers’ Project
The Osun State University is at the centre of controversies over the supply of customised computers worth N200 million to the varsity.
Ebonyi Government Completes Abandoned Uwana Teachers’ Quarters 3 Months After Dataphyte’s Report
Three months after Dataphyte’s investigation exposing how Teachers’ Quarters projects in Ebonyi were abandoned, the Ebonyi state government has completed one of the projects.